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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.49 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.49 and 112.17 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.49 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.49 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.49 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 59,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843.19/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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